Long-standing Sacramento Police Department partnership to conclude as Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department increases systemwide presence in 2026
The Sacramento Regional Transit District announced a major transition in how police services and security will be provided across its bus and light rail system beginning in January 2026, detailing expanded law enforcement coverage, increased staffing and new investments aimed at strengthening rider and employee safety throughout the region.
Effective Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, SacRT’s contract with the Sacramento Police Department will formally conclude, ending a partnership that has spanned nearly 34 years. SacRT officials said the agreement played a key role in supporting transit safety and security during decades of system growth and expansion across Sacramento County…